How do I evaluate information online?

How do I evaluate information online?

Question: I love searching
online for information about complementary medicine, but have found a lot of
weird stuff out there! How can I tell if a complementary medicine-based website
is credible?

Answer: Dr. Mary Jo Kreitzer, the
founder and director of the Center for Spirituality & Healing, writes:
The internet is a fantastic tool for gathering accurate information on
a variety of topics. As research around the benefits of complementary and
alternative medicine increases, the web is especially helpful in gathering
up-to-the-minute results.

The
answers to these questions can offer a helpful starting point for determining a
site’s credibility. As you surf, also make sure the sites you visit offer
scientific evidence (not just personal stories) to back up claims about any
complementary treatment. Be wary of “too good to be true” terms like miracle
cure or magical discovery. And be cautious of treatments that claim to cure
a wide range of unrelated conditions (for example, cancer, autism, and
menopause).

Finally, you can also bookmark a few “go-to” sites that
consistently offer credible information on complementary medicine, such as: